Newark Man Convicted On Charges Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
NEWARK, NJ.- Last month, a 41-year-old Newark, New Jersey, man learned he will be potentially facing spending the rest of his life in New Jersey State Prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child.
According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, following a trial in Essex County Superior Court before Superior Court Judge Lori Grifa, the jury found Torean Nixon, 41, of Newark, New Jersey, guilty of two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; two counts of second-degree Sexual Assault; and two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Following the jury returning their findings of guilty, Judge Grifa accepted the verdict and scheduled sentencing for February 1, 2026. At that time, Nixon faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years and up to life in New Jersey State Prison under the Jessica Lunsford Act.
During the trial, Assistant Prosecutors Monica Calderone and Gianna Sanguinetti presented evidence that proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Nixon sexually assaulted a child on two separate occasions, the first in 2020, when the child was just nine years old, and again in 2023, when the child was twelve years old.
“Sexual abuse of a child is one of the most serious crimes we prosecute. We thank this victim for their strength and courage in coming forward, and we thank law enforcement for their dedication throughout this investigation,” said Assistant Prosecutor Monica Calderone.
Assistant Prosecutor Giana Sanguinetti added, “It is incredibly difficult for any victim of sexual abuse, let alone a child, to come forward. We are grateful for this child’s bravery and are happy we were able to secure justice for them.”
Essex County Prosecutor Stephens commended the investigative work of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Newark Police Department’s Special Victims Unit for their dedication and tireless effort throughout the investigation.
